Site Coordinator-Kraft Family YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Youth Director, the After School Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, planning, and leading after school programming while supervising the program staff. They are responsible for managing the functions of the program in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA.

This is a full time role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Direct Program Oversight/Additional Responsibilities:
  • After School Site Coordinator
  • Before School Site Coordinator
  • Track Out Counselor (2 or 3 days week)
• Maintains an open line of communication with the program director staff, campers and parents to develop strong, positive relationships.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Assists in supervising, training and evaluating after school staff.
• Responsible for creating daily schedules and placing staff in activities and huddles where they are able to grow and be successful
• Assists Youth Director in the preparation for staff meetings and training of staff at all staff meetings.
• Collaborates with the Youth Director in planning, coaching, facilitating activities & assemblies, and communicating with staff in assigned program area.
• Assists Youth Director in the creation and distribution of daily, weekly and monthly parent communication.
• Attends weekly and monthly meetings with Youth Director to identify areas for growth and improvement in assigned program.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the program space and equipment areas.
• Ensures that the program is safe and follows all safety procedures and standards.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required with 2 years of experience working with youth preferred.
• Previous experience in program development, personal development and supervision of staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Strong programming, communication, public speaking, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to assist in the management of the facility, equipment, and staff.
• Must obtain certifications through the YMCA in Basic Life Support/First Aid and Emergency Oxygen within first 30 days of hire.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires corrected vision, speech, and hearing to normal range, or have special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds, as well as stand, walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and climb.
• Ability to work in a confined space, drive a motor vehicle, pull, and push to appropriate standards.
• Ability to quickly adapt to change, work under stressful conditions, be responsible for others, and communicate clearly through written and verbal communication.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.
• Must be able to provide valid identification for employment eligibility verification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation.
• A clean driving record is required to meet YMCA insurance standards.
• Travel between branch and/or site locations, and to off-site meetings and events is required.